Creamy Tuscan pasta (22 g protein)

Ingredients

• 200 g whole wheat or regular pasta (or potato gnocchi)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp oregano
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup Parmesan
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Reserved pasta water

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat; sauté the onion 1–2 minutes until soft.
2. Add the cherry tomatoes with salt and cook 8–10 minutes, until easy to crush. Start the pasta and cook until al dente.
3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, season with the spices, then pour in the cream and stir in the Parmesan.
4. Add the pasta with a splash of cooking water and the spinach, tossing until wilted and glossy.
5. Finish with black pepper and more cheese, and serve hot.